The Alpha King's Contracted Luna by Nelson Claudia

Chapter 183

Chapter 183

-Ava’s POV-

My eyes widened, and my entire body froze. It was as if the world itself had paused, holding its breath, waiting for something to happen. My heart pounded in my chest, loud and frantic, drowning out every other sound.

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Of all the things I could have let slip out of my mouth, it had to be that. The words hung in the air, echoing in my mind like a taunt I couldn’t escape. My lips parted, as though I might say something to fix it, but nothing came out. What could I say?

I just told him I loved him.

I knew it already, of course. I’d known for a while now. But saying it–saying it out loud–made it real in a way it hadn’t been before. It was as though my heart had spoken for me, betraying the secret I’d tried so hard to keep hidden.

And now, everything was different.

My chest tightened with uncertainty, and a thousand thoughts swirled in my mind, each more chaotic than the last. Did he feel the same? Would he ever feel the same? Or did I just ruin everything between us?

What was I supposed to do?

. happen?

Should I brush it off like it did

Laugh it away as a joke?

Should I take it back and lie, saying I didn’t mean it?

Or should I just admit it and let the chips fall where they may?

The silence stretched on, suffocating and unbearable.

And then, his voice shattered it.

“I would’ve waited for you to finish whatever discussion you’re having with yourself in your head,” he said, his tone light and teasing, “but I’m not sure you’re actually breathing anymore.”

His words jolted me back to reality. I sucked in a sharp breath, realizing that I hadn’t been breathing. My lungs burned, my chest heaving as I tried to steady myself.

I was terrified to look at him. Terrified of what I might see in his eyes. Would it be rejection? Confusion? Pity?

But when I finally dared to meet his gaze, I was met

He was smiling.

With something entirely unexpected.

My heart skipped a beat, the rhythm faltering as I tried to make sense of his reaction.

to the half–finished bandage I’d been working on, and he spoke again, his tone casual, almost amused. “I don’t know much about medicine, but I’m pretty sure a fresh wound like this

grabbed the gauze and antiseptic, trying to focus on the wound instead

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mind wouldn’t

was he so calm?

he freaking out like I was?

wasn’t he…

he

Why?

storm of thoughts in my head,

I snapped.

so calm about this. You’re

the first place?” he asked, tilting his head slightly, his

out a shaky breath, my fingers trembling as I set down the gauze. “Because,” I

I couldn’t take back. My voice cracked as I continued, “And I didn’t mean to say it, but that doesn’t mean I don’t mean it.”

kind of reaction, but he just watched me, waiting for me to finish.

scared that you’re going to be mad, or that this will ruin everything between us, and then I’ll have no choice but to move to Alaska. And

welled up in my eyes. “And now I’m crying, and I don’t even know

gentle but firm, tilting my chin up so I had no

he kissed

other kisses we’d shared before. This one was different. This

aloud. It was reassuring, grounding me in a way words never could. It was a promise. A silent acknowledgment of feelings he wasn’t ready to put into words. Even though he had but I knew clearly now that

blur as the kiss deepened, and for a

It was

ment, it

stopped again–but this time, it

mirrored the unspoken words in the kiss.

know I

he gently wiped away a tear I hadn’t realized had slipped down my cheek. His smile turned

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I grumbled, swatting

smile despite myself. Shaking my head, I returned to the bandage, focusing on finishing

done, I stepped back and crossed my arms, looking at him critically. “Are

tone light, but there was a mischievous glint in his eyes

up the supplies, but before I could take a single step, his hand shot out, grabbing my

done yet,” he said,

neck. A giggle escaped my lips, and I tried to scoot away, but his grip on my waist

stop!“. I protested, laughing. “You’re injured, remember?”

my side,” he murmured against my skin, his lips brushing over the spot where

are not having sex after you just got shot,” I said firmly, though my resolve was quickly – crumbling.

teeth grazing the sensitive skin of my neck. I gasped,

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